North Carolina, Myers Part Ways; Danehy Departs Michigan

The North Carolina men’s lacrosse team and assistant coach Pat Myers have parted ways.

Myers provided a statement to Inside Lacrosse that reads:

"I want to take a moment to thank everyone involved with the Carolina Lacrosse program for six great years both on and off the field. My family and I are forever grateful to Coach Joe Breschi and the University of North Carolina. I would also like to thank the Carolina Lacrosse community, as well as the all the wonderful young men, both past and present, that I have had the pleasure to recruit, coach, and share fond memories with. The time has come for my family and I to explore other opportunities. My family and I will miss North Carolina and wish the program nothing but future success."

Carolina coach Joe Breschi also provided a statement, saying, "I'd like to thank Coach Myers and his family for committing six solid years of service to the UNC lacrosse program. His tremendous work ethic, determination and desire for success both on and off the field, helped us create a winning culture and impressive results over the last several years. I will always appreciate his unwavering loyalty to me and the UNC program and I wish him and his family great success in the future."

Myers’ departure from Carolina comes after the Tar Heels’ first round loss at Denver last Saturday night. After joining the staff for the 2009 season, Myers had elevated to the role of Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator. The Tar Heels finished 2014 ranked fifth in scoring offense, averaging 13 goals per game.

Carolina has gone 69-30 over the previous six seasons and reached the NCAA Quarterfinals in ’09, ’10 and ’13, but has failed to reach the Final Four.

Additionally, sources have told IL that Michigan assistant Ryan Danehy has taken a full-time position with 3d Lacrosse.

Wolverine coach John Paul said Danehy and the program part on good terms, and that he endorsed his former assistant's decision. Paul and his staff are currently conducting a search for a replacement, expecting to have a one in place by mid-June.